Strategy • Organisational Development • Inclusion • Evaluation
WiderArc provides evidence-informed consultancy, review, evaluation, training and organisational development support to help organisations understand complex challenges, strengthen practice and deliver sustainable change.
ABOUT WIDERARC
WiderArc is an independent UK consultancy providing strategic, organisational development and improvement support to universities, local authorities, NHS and healthcare organisations, including maternity and midwifery services, and housing providers.
Our work spans organisational performance, student success and widening participation, equality, diversity and inclusion, governance and assurance, leadership development, service reviews, project evaluation and action planning. We combine evidence, sector understanding and specialist expertise to help organisations understand complex challenges and turn insight into practical, sustainable action.
Learn more about WiderArc→OUR SERVICES
From strategy and organisational performance to EDI, governance, leadership, evaluation and service review, WiderArc provides flexible support shaped around each organisation's context, evidence, priorities and intended outcomes.
Helping organisations strengthen strategy, improve performance and translate priorities into practical, measurable action.
Supporting institutions to improve student experience, strengthen belonging and address barriers to continuation and success.
Providing insight and support to strengthen access, foundation year provision and widening participation outcomes.
Helping organisations strengthen governance, meet regulatory expectations and improve assurance.
Supporting leaders and teams to build capability, strengthen culture and deliver sustainable organisational improvement.
Practical EDI support, including tailored training, development of staff networks and approaches that help embed inclusive practice across organisations.
Supporting organisations to prepare strong, evidence-informed charter applications and translate requirements into meaningful institutional action.
Helping organisations turn priorities, findings and commitments into clear, realistic action plans with ownership, measures and routes to delivery.
Independent evaluation to understand what is working, measure impact, capture learning and strengthen future delivery.
Structured reviews of services and delivery models to identify strengths, gaps and practical opportunities for improvement.
Facilitated strategy and away days that help organisations make the most of their time together, create space for focused discussion and leave with clear priorities and practical next steps.
SECTORS
WiderArc works with universities, local authorities, NHS and healthcare organisations, including maternity and midwifery services, and housing providers. We bring sector-aware support across strategy, organisational performance, EDI, governance, leadership, service improvement and evaluation.
Supporting universities across student success and belonging, foundation years and widening participation, EDI, governance, organisational performance, leadership and institutional improvement.
Supporting councils with organisational development, leadership, EDI, governance, service reviews, action planning and the evaluation and improvement of services.
Supporting NHS and healthcare organisations, including maternity and midwifery services, across leadership, culture, inclusion, workforce development, organisational improvement and evaluation.
Supporting housing organisations to strengthen governance, leadership, organisational culture, inclusion, workforce capability and the quality and effectiveness of services.
OUR APPROACH
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We clarify the challenge, review the available evidence and listen to the people who understand the context.
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We shape a proportionate approach around the question, stakeholders, evidence and outcomes required.
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We combine analysis, engagement, facilitation and specialist expertise to turn insight into practical findings and action.
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We support ownership, capability and implementation so improvement can continue beyond the engagement.
WHY WIDERARC
We bring together organisational evidence, research, policy context and stakeholder insight to support well-founded decisions.
We involve the right people throughout the work, building understanding and solutions with clients rather than around them.
We adapt to each organisation's sector, responsibilities, operating environment, people and priorities rather than applying a fixed model.
We prioritise practical recommendations, clear actions and stronger internal capability so progress can continue after the engagement ends.
OUR PEOPLE
WiderArc combines focused central oversight with a network of experienced Associate Consultants, allowing each engagement to draw on the sector, subject and delivery expertise it requires while maintaining consistent quality, coordination and accountability.
Core leadership
Natalia Hill
Corey Garrett
associate consultants
Professor Sharon Arkell MBE
Lorraine Diegnan
Sarah Shaw
Emma Parker
INSIGHTS
Commentary and analysis on organisational performance, leadership, inclusion, student success, governance and change.
Practical briefings, tools and resources designed to help organisations turn evidence and insight into action.
Examples of how review, evaluation, development and collaborative consultancy can support meaningful organisational improvement.
Tell us what you are trying to understand, improve or deliver, and we'll explore how WiderArc could support you.
Contact WiderArc
Evidence-informed consultancy for stronger organisations and lasting improvement.
